Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 47641
East Coast Main Line: Train Operating Companies
Tabled: 24 April 2025
Answered: 6 May 2025
Question
Martin Vickers
Conservative — Brigg and Immingham
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of open access operators on (a) rail passenger growth, (b) passenger choice and (c) fare levels on the East Coast Main Line.
Answer
Simon LightwoodWhilst we have not carried out such assessments, the Department considers the likely impacts of all open access applications on a case by case basis in line with the standard industry process. This includes assessing the financial, operational and perform...
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